Chicago Weekend Getaway – only have a few days in Chicago? Here is a list of things you MUST see and EAT! Plus a rooftop bar with the BESt view of Chicago! Add these places to your list!
At the end of June, we took a quick trip to Chicago. We haven’t been to Chicago in about 7 years! I can’t figure out why we stayed away so long? We had THE BEST time! I am already planning on going back next year.
The main purpose for our trip was to see Hamilton. Have you seen it? O-M-G! AMAZING! We both absolutely LOVED it. I highly recommend trying to snag a ticket when it goes on tour. I’m dying to see it again. It was 1000% worth the trip to Chicago.
We did a little sight seeing and a lot of eating. We found a rooftop bar with THE BEST views of Chicago and ate at one of the best restaurants EVER! I am really anxious to get back to The Windy City!
Uno Pizzeria
We dropped off our bags at the hotel and headed straight out in search of pizza.
There were three “famous” deep dish places within walking distance of our hotel.
I let Chicken Legs pick and he chose Uno.
We started with some cheese sticks.
I could eat my weight in these cheese sticks! SO good!!
We both got individual pizzas.
Chicken Legs got the Numero Uno
It was loaded with Sausage, Pepperoni, Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms, Chunky Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella And Romano.
We passed this statue of Abraham Lincoln talking to Nick Saban about his play calling.
Just kidding! We really don’t know who the man with Lincoln is.
We asked some locals, and they didn’t know either.
We went with Saban, because it totally looks like him! LOL!
Ditka’s
We had dinner reservations at a different restaurant in Chicago. After looking over all the reviews, we decided to ditch our original choice and go with tried-and-true Ditkas.
Our hotel was close enough that we could walk to dinner.
We started with the famous Pot Roast Nachos.
We got the small order. We could not stop eating these nachos!
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Lowry's…you HAVE to go. Expensive, but seriously the best prime rib ever!! They roll it to your table in a big cart and carve it for you. The chocolate paper bag dessert was awesome. That same weekend, we ate at Billy Goat Tavern (think Saturday Night Live—cheeburger, no coke–pepsi). And we also had brunch at Signature Room at the 95th–Hancock Bldg. Sooooo good!!
I live close to Chicago and usually take weekend trips at least once a month. You mentioned so many of our favorites. Chicago really is a beautiful city!
I spent 24 hours in Chicago last year and wish I could have fit in the boat architecture tour! All of this food looks amazing! I wish I had an Eatlay closer, I loved everything about it. Sounds like an amazing getaway!
We have so many favorites in Chicago. We always to go the Purple Pig. And we love Twin Anchors Ribs. Last trip we went out to Wicker Park and tried Big Star Tacos. It's a Paul Kahan restaurant. The food is great, and the atmosphere is so fun. Across the street is a hidden bar, The Violet Hour. The front of the building is covered in graffiti, and there is just a single door with a doorman that stands outside to let you in. Y'all should check it out!
Lowry's…you HAVE to go. Expensive, but seriously the best prime rib ever!! They roll it to your table in a big cart and carve it for you. The chocolate paper bag dessert was awesome. That same weekend, we ate at Billy Goat Tavern (think Saturday Night Live—cheeburger, no coke–pepsi). And we also had brunch at Signature Room at the 95th–Hancock Bldg. Sooooo good!!
I live close to Chicago and usually take weekend trips at least once a month. You mentioned so many of our favorites. Chicago really is a beautiful city!
I spent 24 hours in Chicago last year and wish I could have fit in the boat architecture tour! All of this food looks amazing! I wish I had an Eatlay closer, I loved everything about it. Sounds like an amazing getaway!
We have been contemplating Chicago. We've never been. This post is definitely tempting us more! Do you have a hotel reccomendation?
Stephanie– great-sounding trip. Your "stuff" doesn't scroll down well for me. Is it my computer?
I would say that it is your computer- it scrolls fine on mine and no one else has had any issues.
We have so many favorites in Chicago. We always to go the Purple Pig. And we love Twin Anchors Ribs. Last trip we went out to Wicker Park and tried Big Star Tacos. It's a Paul Kahan restaurant. The food is great, and the atmosphere is so fun. Across the street is a hidden bar, The Violet Hour. The front of the building is covered in graffiti, and there is just a single door with a doorman that stands outside to let you in. Y'all should check it out!